Shelley Signs produces tactile sand-blasted timber signs with raised and painted graphics, designed to inform and aid navigation for both fully and partially-sighted users. The sand-blasting process removes a layer of timber to create raised tactile graphics, helping clients meet accessibility standards and DDA requirements.

  • Tactile sand-blasted timber signs with raised, painted graphics for partially and fully sighted users

  • Designed to meet DDA/accessibility requirements

  • Lectern-mounted signs angled at 60° for easy wheelchair access; vertical post mounting also available

  • Sustainably sourced Cedar from the Stokesay Estate

  • FSC timber options available

  • Durable, weather-resistant finish suitable for outdoor use

  • Raised text, maps, and illustrations for enhanced tactile and visual readability

  • In-house design and production: graphic printing, frame building, and timber fabrication

  • Custom sizes and shapes available to suit site and content requirements

Applications

  • Public open spaces

  • Nature reserves and wildlife areas

  • Heritage sites and historic locations

  • Accessible signage projects

  • Educational trails

Product range

Timber interpretation signs

Lectern mounted timber signs

Post mounted timber signs

Custom timber panels

Materials

Materials

Sustainably sourced Cedar from the Stokesay Estate, Shropshire–Herefordshire border

  • Locally sourced and part of a sustainable management plan

  • Sand-blasts reliably for raised tactile graphics

FSC-certified timbers are available, though they may sand-blast less predictably and may be imported

Performance & Finish

  • Durable, weather-resistant timber suitable for long-term outdoor use

  • Raised, painted graphics provide tactile and visual guidance

  • Fully manufactured in-house at Shelley Signs’ Shropshire factory, including timber preparation, graphic application, and frame construction

Accessibility

  • Tactile sand-blasted graphics for raised text, maps, and illustrations

  • Designed for partially- and fully-sighted users

  • Meets DDA and accessibility standards

  • Lectern-mounted signs angled at 60° for wheelchair access

  • Ensures information is readable by touch and sight for inclusive outdoor signage

Options & Variations

  • Custom sizes and shapes available

  • Choice of mounting: vertical posts or angled lecterns

  • Raised and painted graphics in a range of colours

  • Shelley Signs can work from client-supplied artwork or create full designs in-house

Installation

Installation service upon request.